Fly Tipping
Fly tipping is any waste that has been unlawfully left in a public
area. It is a serious offence to fly tip and reports will be
investigated.
How To Report Fly tipped waste
If you see fly tipping please report it to our Customer
Contact Centre on 0845 050 4434, or to the Environment
Agency on 0800 807060.
Please include the location of the fly tipping and type of
land involved, it may be on farmland, a sports field or in a lay-by
for example. Also tell us the type and amount of waste involved,
and if you see a vehicle try to give us a description and the
registration number.
We aim to investigate all reports of fly tipping within two
working days.
It is possible that fly tipped waste may include hazardous or
dangerous materials. Do not touch the waste, or open any bags or
containers.
Disposing of Waste Within the Law
You must make sure that your waste is collected by a licensed
waste carrier. Licensed waste carriers are registered with the
Environment Agency. You can check if a company is listed by
contacting the Environment Agency on 08708 506506, or
online using
their website.